Upper Lodge at Kentchurch

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Upper Lodge at Kentchurch

Kentchurch

Sleeps 6

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Burrowed in the heart of the breathtaking Kentchurch Estate, this countryside lodge is your spot for an unforgettable stay. Situated next to Kentchurch Court, one of the most significant historic houses in Herefordshire and the ancestral home of the Lucas-Scudamore family, there's an abundance of history to be explored on your doorstep. High notes include beautiful gardens and a flock of 250 fallow deer that graze the hills framing the estate. Immaculately renovated and filled with elegant touches throughout, the house itself is a synergy of style and splendour - making for the perfect rural retreat.

Revel in the elegance of this country hideaway, situated on the grand Kentchurch Estate. A spot teeming with wild beauty at the intersection between Herefordshire and Monmouthshire, this time-old estate makes for a spectacular backdrop for your stay. The lodge itself has been thoughtfully curated, and it's evident that the owners have considered every detail - from the elegant tiling in each en-suite, to ambient lighting and luxurious headboards that all work to make this spot memorable.

On entering, you'll instantly feel a sense of tranquillity as you wander through the entrance hall towards the kitchen - a space to gather with friends and family over food or a glass of wine. Just footsteps away, the sitting room is bursting with stylish touches and abundant seating paired with a roaring wood burner that'll have you returning to this spot across your stay. Meanwhile, Upper Lodge's first floor is just as pleasing, with three spacious bedrooms, all immaculately designed and equipped with their own en-suites.

Completed by an expansive garden and terrace area, this hideaway is an excellent base for exploring the beauty of the wild Herefordshire countryside - whether you choose to explore the history behind Grosmont Castle, the thriving town of Monmouth or the breathtaking Brecon Beacons.

Ground floor

Entrance Hall
Upper Lodge's entrance hall welcomes you with natural light and a plethora of antiques. We love the classic feel to this room.

Kitchen/Dining Area
Upper Lodge's expansive kitchen and dining area is a place to gather and connect over good food and conversation. With its elegant communal island forming the heart of the room, wander over to the dining table where there's seating for six people with a view of the expansive garden.

Sitting Room
The sitting room is a considered spot for winding down. With comfortable seating, plenty of natural light and a view of beautifully curated flowers outside, this place will fast become your spot to relax and unwind throughout your stay.

Cloakroom
The downstairs cloakroom provides a WC and hand basin for refreshing.

First floor

Bedroom One
Upper Lodge's first bedroom is a tranquil place for resting after days exploring Herefordshire. With its sumptuous super king-sized bed, classic floorboards and a window overlooking the garden, it's a restorative place to switch off.

En-suite
Walk down the lit up steps into bedroom one's en-suite and you'll uncover a peaceful spot to refresh whether you've spent the day sightseeing, walking or gathering in the garden. We love the black and white flooring, rolltop bath and scalloped mirrors.

Bedroom Two
Bedroom two is a serene place to rest once the sun goes down. Boasting traditional wooden floorboards and a super-king sized bed, it's contrasted with a printed headboard that lends this room enduring style.

En-suite
With its black and white tiling accented by salmon pink lining, bedroom two's en-suite has a distinctly Parisian feel, while the walk-in shower and curved wall mirror elevate the space.

Bedroom Three
Mirroring the style of Upper Lodge's first two bedrooms, this twin room exudes rustic charm. With its classic wooden accents and elegant lighting, we love the cosy feel to this room.

En-suite
Soaked in natural light, bedroom three's gleaming en-suite signs off this room with grandeur. We love the ivy green tiling, quirky art and contemporary lighting.

Outside

Open the elegant French doors to Upper Lodge's tranquil outside space and you'll instantly feel at ease. A private and enclosed walled garden where you can revel in the quiet surroundings of Kentchurch Court, spend time playing croquet on the lawn or wander over to the terrace that weaves around the property. As the sun begins to sink across the Herefordshire skyline, switch on the festoon lights and enjoy dinner at the table, or pull out a lounger to catch the last few rays of the day. In the morning, a second smaller table and chairs makes the perfect place for coffee and croissants.

Indoor

Bedroom One - Super-king size
Bedroom Two - Super-king size
Bedroom Three - Twin (can be super-king on request)
3 Bathrooms - 2 x en-suites with shower, WC and hand basin, 1 x en-suite with a bath, shower, WC and hand basin
Hairdryer
Fire - Logs for the wood burner are supplied for your first fire between 01 October and 31 March.
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Coffee machine - Vertuo Nespresso
Dishwasher
Dining table - Seats 6
Washing machine
Tumble dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please note that speeds are for guidance only and are not guaranteed
TV - Smart
Travel cot (cot linen not provided) - 1
Highchair - 1
Stair gates - 1

Outdoor

Dog friendly - 2 well-behaved dogs welcome for an additional fee
Garden - Fully enclosed lawn and terrace area with seating area and table and chairs
Outdoor dining area - Table with seating for 6
BBQ - Charcoal
Parking - There is parking for 3 cars in the courtyard to the left of Upper lodge.

Farm shops, delis, and shopping:
The closest supermarkets are in Hereford (13 miles) and Abergavenny (14 miles). There is a small village shop, butchers and fish and chip shop in Ewyas Harold (2.7 miles). The towns of Abergavenny, Ross and Hay-on-Wye all offer a fabulous range of independent shops and boutiques to explore. All three also have weekly markets with an array of arts and crafts and local produce on display and the market in Hay-on-Wye has been trading for more than 700 years.

Cafes, pubs, and restaurants:

The Bridge Inn, Kentchurch – local, estate-owned pub on the river (0.9 miles)
Under the Nut Tree, Kentchurch – a unique dining experience with local produce prepared over the barbecue. Weekend dinners and occasional Sunday lunches from March to Christmas. Booking is recommended (1.7 mile)
The Angel Inn, Grosmont – a traditional, family-run pub in a pretty village with real ales and good food. Bookings are recommended if you want to dine (1.2 miles)
The Temple Bar Inn, Ewyas Harold – a charming local inn with a warm welcome, wood-burning fire and sunny courtyard. Open for lunch and dinner (2.5 miles)
The Walnut Tree Inn – Michelin-starred restaurant set in the rolling Welsh hills near Abergavenny (14 miles)
The Bull at Craswell – a traditional drovers inn with a restaurant (13 miles)

Walks:
This area offers superb walking with miles and miles of country lanes to explore, and the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons are also within easy reach. From the nearby Bridge Inn, there is a walk up Garway Hill, the round trip is around 7.5 miles, and the views are spectacular. Other walks on your doorstep include Kilpeck to Abbey Dore and Abbey Dore to Peterchurch.

Places to Visit:

Kentchurch Court – a magnificent estate that has been in the Lucas-Scudamore family for almost 1,000 years. The beautiful gardens are open to visitors (0.1 miles)
Grosmont Castle – castle ruins, one of the ‘three castles of Gwent’ built by the Normans (1.5 miles)
Skenfirth Castle – remains of a 13th-century castle on the banks of the River Monnow (5.5 miles)
Monmouth – a thriving town in the beautiful Wye Valley, the UK’s first Bee town, with a 13th-century gatehouse and wealth of independent shops (11 miles)
Ross-on-Wye – a market town on the River Wye, with myriad local attractions including gardens, castles, vineyards, and riverside walks (13 miles)
Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains – a stunning national park of sandstone peaks with waterfalls, castles, and a superb range of outdoor activities (15 miles)

Travel:

Train - Abergavenny and Hereford railway stations (15 and 14 miles) have services to London Paddington, Cardiff, and the north of England
Taxi - Blue Line Taxis

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Reviews

Upper Lodge at Kentchurch is a beautiful, relaxing, well appointed and excellently decorated/ furnished home. We loved the cosy hall where the dogs slept and where you could sit to put your boots on. The bedrooms were all lovely and well sized, with terrific bathrooms. The garden was private and well enclosed - with one of the walls being a lovely sun trap, even in December! And the setting is glorious, with a stream running alongside and access to a majestic deer park. Everything was perfect. We will be back!

Duncan

| 28/12/2024

Everything about our stay at Upper Lodge was exceptional. The accommodation is wonderful with all requirements for our stay catered for. The quality of the property is the best we have stayed in. Booking was easy, directions were given and Helen the housekeeper answered all questions instantly via email. I will be booking next year without hesitation.

Christine

| 31/10/2024

We absolutely loved our stay at Upper Lodge. The house was extremely spacious, but also very cosy and homely. We loved the stylish décor and found everything to be in perfect condition. The location was very beautiful and peaceful, and the house felt very private. We would definitely love to return in the future.

Joanne

| 25/10/2024

Stunning estate and a real privilege to be able to rent the beautiful home within it. Very well appointed and very comfortable. Helen the housekeeper is so helpful, a real star.

John

| 18/10/2024

We had a wonderful stay at Kentchurch for our friend’s birthday. It’s a beautiful spot and the house is fabulous. Comfortably enough room for six with everything you need, even down to weighing scales in the kitchen. We bought our dog and she had such a good couple of days of walking and exploring. I would highly recommend.

Lucy

| 11/10/2024

We Stayed here for a long weekend with my family, communication was excellent, and nothing was too much trouble.Immaculate property, everything was thought of, and the garden was beautiful.Can’t wait to return.

Laura

| 27/09/2024

Lovely midweek break. Upper Court Lodge at Kentchurch was absolutely beautiful and comfortable. A superbly renovated home with everything that was needed for our stay. The grounds and gardens of Kentchurch are truly amazing, it was great to have all that just outside the lodge. There are some good walks and good pubs in the area as well, lots to see so we would definitely like to go back for another visit.

Patrice

| 16/09/2024

Beautiful house, beautiful garden and the surrounding gardens were a lovely addition. The beds and sofas were all very comfortable. We are a family of 6, 3 adult couples and really appreciated the individual space that the large bedrooms provided as well as the extra comfy extra large sofas in the lounge. We were lucky enough to get pleasantly warm weather so we also made use of the large outdoor dining table. We really enjoyed the darts, croquet and tennis. The surrounding lanes and countryside were great for running and walking and the dog really liked the streams for taking a dip. A really big thank goes out to Helen our contact, she was exceptional in responding to any questions she made our holiday 11/10 … Thank You Helen. I wouldn’t hesitate to visit again.

Julie

| 24/08/2024

The house was really fabulous with great décor, comfy beds and a fully enclosed garden for the dog. Beautiful gardens adjacent where you can buy lovely plants. Plenty of places to eat locally. Very peaceful place with well stocked kitchen as well as croquet, boules and darts.

Rachel

| 21/08/2024

The property was just wonderful with so many supplies that we felt like we had all the comforts of home! Linda and Helen were so kind and helpful. By the end of the holiday, we felt like we were part of the family and will be rebooking 100% to stay again. We did actually extend our stay because we still had lots to see and do and it was worth it. No one actually wanted to leave to be honest. This property would be beautiful in Autumn and in Winter too so you really cannot go wrong.

Louisa

| 05/08/2024

Location

Kentchurch Court is regarded as one of the most important historical houses in Herefordshire, it’s Grade I listed and dates back to the 14th century. Upper Lodge sits on the beautiful Kentchurch Estate, itself home to a deer park which can trace its roots back to when the Knights Templar owned the land. The estate-owned Bridge Inn is just a short stroll along the lane, making for an easy and relaxed evening out. Get your fill of castles, explore the thriving towns of Hay on Wye, Ross on Wye and Abergavenny or head to the nearby Brecon Beacons for superb outdoor activities in the outstanding beauty of the national park.

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